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Position: Communications Director
Location: Jackson, Mississippi...
Department: Communications
Job Listing: https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/jobs/communications-director
Summary:
American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi seeks an experienced and innovative Director of Communications.
The ACLU of Mississippi (ACLU-MS) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization which uses legal, legislative and public education approaches to protect and promote
Position: Communications Director
Location: Jackson, Mississippi...
Department: Communications
Job Listing: https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/jobs/communications-director
Summary:
American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi seeks an experienced and innovative Director of Communications.
The ACLU of Mississippi (ACLU-MS) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization which uses legal, legislative and public education approaches to protect and promote a broad range of constitutional issues including individual rights and freedoms, free speech, racial justice, privacy, religious liberty, reproductive rights, LGBT rights, and more. The ACLU-MS is an affiliate of the national ACLU, the leading defender of civil liberties guaranteed by our nation's Bill of Rights.
The ACLU-MS plays an important role in the national discussion on civil liberties and is one of the state's premier public advocacy organizations. The State of Mississippi and the ACLU-MS are regularly in the national spotlight due to the state's history as a battleground for civil rights and continuing challenges as a predominately conservative state to offer protection and freedom to progressive communities. For more information, please visit www.aclu-ms.org
Position:
Based in Jackson, MS, the Director of Communications reports to the Executive Director, and plays a key role in bolstering the ACLU-MS’s visibility across the state of Mississippi.
The Director of Communications will set and guide the strategy for all external communications to consistently articulate the mission of the ACLU-MS, reinforce the ACLU brand, and position the organization as the source for information about constitutional rights and civil liberties in Mississippi.
The Director of Communications will work closely with a senior peer group within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives to increase public awareness and appreciation of civil liberties, advocate for positive changes in the civil liberties landscape, and engage supporters in achieving our mission.
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategy: Identify specific communications goals for the ACLU of Mississippi, develop plans and strategies to reach them, and measure progress. Determine appropriate communications tactics to disseminate ACLU news, promote advocacy campaigns, publicize events and broaden ACLU audiences.
• Media Relations: Handle all aspects of media relations, including writing and disseminating press releases and advisories, pitching stories to targeted reporters, fielding media requests, managing a media database, drafting talking points, making statements, arranging interviews with ACLU spokespersons, and coaching spokespersons.
• Digital Communications: Manage the online presence of the ACLU-MS, leading staff in generating content that is engaging, up-to-date, and results in measurable action. Develop and manage posting of content to ACLU-MS’s digital channels, including web site, social media (currently Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and email to subscribers.
• Print Materials: Manage development, distribution, and maintenance of all print collateral including newsletters, toolkits, educational material, brochures, annual report, event invitations and promotional items. Provide editorial and design direction, handle quality control and proofreading, oversee production, and create and implement distribution plans.
• Community Outreach: Assist with initiating and strengthening relationships and collaborations with organizations and leaders who are aligned with the ACLU's mission and purpose. Identify opportunities for community outreach at events and fairs and mobilize volunteers to represent the ACLU-MS through tabling activities. Recruit, train and deploy volunteers to speak about the ACLU-MS before community groups and in schools/universities.
• Communications Team: Manage relationships with vendors such as designers and printers.
• Recruit and direct communications intern(s). Train and deploy volunteers involved in community outreach. Provide counsel to ACLU-MS chapters on marketing, communications and public relations.
• Professional Development: Attend national and regional ACLU training and staff conferences.
• Miscellaneous: Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience and demonstrated success in communications or related field, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing or public relations preferred. Graduate degree in a related field is desirable.
• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies, balancing strategic and tactical work.
• Excellent writing/editing skills for both print and online audiences plus strong verbal communication skills. Proven ability to transform knowledge into exciting and useful messages, and disseminate information to targeted audiences through the most appropriate distribution channels.
• Demonstrated successful experience directing media campaigns, writing press releases, handling press contacts, and training/coaching spokespersons. Knowledge of Mississippi media preferred.
• Creative aptitude and familiarity with interactive design, website and social media management and email marketing strategy. Proficiency with digital content management systems a plus.
• Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications.
• Solid computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, database management and internet research.
• Commitment to working with shared leadership, in cross-functional teams, and with diverse constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters.
• Strong time management skills and ability to remain flexible in order to implement multiple projects simultaneously, with tight deadlines
• Entrepreneurial attitude conducive to creating and implementing new initiatives
• Maturity, humility, professionalism, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence and accuracy
• A demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and social justice.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours or to travel out-of-town and overnight may be required.
Compensation and Terms
This position is full-time, exempt, and will pay an annual salary of between $70,000 and $75,000, depending on experience. Excellent benefits offered, including paid vacation; sick leave; employer-paid medical insurance for employees; 401(k) retirement benefits plan with employer match; life insurance; extended medical leave including parental leave after an eligible period; professional development opportunities. ACLU-MS full-time employees enjoy hybrid work schedules. Staff are able to work 3 days in office and 2 days remotely.
To Apply
E-mail a letter of interest, resume, both a traditional writing and an online content sample to jdortch@aclu-ms.org with a subject line of "Director of Communications Position.”
Deadline
Application materials will be reviewed as received and will be accepted until the position is filled.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.
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Location: Jackson, Mississippi...
Department: Communications
Job Listing: https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/jobs/communications-director
Summary:
American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi seeks an experienced and innovative Director of Communications.
The ACLU of Mississippi (ACLU-MS) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization which uses legal, legislative and public education approaches to protect and promote a broad range of constitutional issues including individual rights and freedoms, free speech, racial justice, privacy, religious liberty, reproductive rights, LGBT rights, and more. The ACLU-MS is an affiliate of the national ACLU, the leading defender of civil liberties guaranteed by our nation's Bill of Rights.
The ACLU-MS plays an important role in the national discussion on civil liberties and is one of the state's premier public advocacy organizations. The State of Mississippi and the ACLU-MS are regularly in the national spotlight due to the state's history as a battleground for civil rights and continuing challenges as a predominately conservative state to offer protection and freedom to progressive communities. For more information, please visit www.aclu-ms.org
Position:
Based in Jackson, MS, the Director of Communications reports to the Executive Director, and plays a key role in bolstering the ACLU-MS’s visibility across the state of Mississippi.
The Director of Communications will set and guide the strategy for all external communications to consistently articulate the mission of the ACLU-MS, reinforce the ACLU brand, and position the organization as the source for information about constitutional rights and civil liberties in Mississippi.
The Director of Communications will work closely with a senior peer group within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives to increase public awareness and appreciation of civil liberties, advocate for positive changes in the civil liberties landscape, and engage supporters in achieving our mission.
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategy: Identify specific communications goals for the ACLU of Mississippi, develop plans and strategies to reach them, and measure progress. Determine appropriate communications tactics to disseminate ACLU news, promote advocacy campaigns, publicize events and broaden ACLU audiences.
• Media Relations: Handle all aspects of media relations, including writing and disseminating press releases and advisories, pitching stories to targeted reporters, fielding media requests, managing a media database, drafting talking points, making statements, arranging interviews with ACLU spokespersons, and coaching spokespersons.
• Digital Communications: Manage the online presence of the ACLU-MS, leading staff in generating content that is engaging, up-to-date, and results in measurable action. Develop and manage posting of content to ACLU-MS’s digital channels, including web site, social media (currently Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and email to subscribers.
• Print Materials: Manage development, distribution, and maintenance of all print collateral including newsletters, toolkits, educational material, brochures, annual report, event invitations and promotional items. Provide editorial and design direction, handle quality control and proofreading, oversee production, and create and implement distribution plans.
• Community Outreach: Assist with initiating and strengthening relationships and collaborations with organizations and leaders who are aligned with the ACLU's mission and purpose. Identify opportunities for community outreach at events and fairs and mobilize volunteers to represent the ACLU-MS through tabling activities. Recruit, train and deploy volunteers to speak about the ACLU-MS before community groups and in schools/universities.
• Communications Team: Manage relationships with vendors such as designers and printers.
• Recruit and direct communications intern(s). Train and deploy volunteers involved in community outreach. Provide counsel to ACLU-MS chapters on marketing, communications and public relations.
• Professional Development: Attend national and regional ACLU training and staff conferences.
• Miscellaneous: Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience and demonstrated success in communications or related field, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing or public relations preferred. Graduate degree in a related field is desirable.
• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies, balancing strategic and tactical work.
• Excellent writing/editing skills for both print and online audiences plus strong verbal communication skills. Proven ability to transform knowledge into exciting and useful messages, and disseminate information to targeted audiences through the most appropriate distribution channels.
• Demonstrated successful experience directing media campaigns, writing press releases, handling press contacts, and training/coaching spokespersons. Knowledge of Mississippi media preferred.
• Creative aptitude and familiarity with interactive design, website and social media management and email marketing strategy. Proficiency with digital content management systems a plus.
• Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications.
• Solid computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, database management and internet research.
• Commitment to working with shared leadership, in cross-functional teams, and with diverse constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters.
• Strong time management skills and ability to remain flexible in order to implement multiple projects simultaneously, with tight deadlines
• Entrepreneurial attitude conducive to creating and implementing new initiatives
• Maturity, humility, professionalism, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence and accuracy
• A demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and social justice.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours or to travel out-of-town and overnight may be required.
Compensation and Terms
This position is full-time, exempt, and will pay an annual salary of between $70,000 and $75,000, depending on experience. Excellent benefits offered, including paid vacation; sick leave; employer-paid medical insurance for employees; 401(k) retirement benefits plan with employer match; life insurance; extended medical leave including parental leave after an eligible period; professional development opportunities. ACLU-MS full-time employees enjoy hybrid work schedules. Staff are able to work 3 days in office and 2 days remotely.
To Apply
E-mail a letter of interest, resume, both a traditional writing and an online content sample to jdortch@aclu-ms.org with a subject line of "Director of Communications Position.”
Deadline
Application materials will be reviewed as received and will be accepted until the position is filled.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.
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GRADUATE/LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
The Privacy & Data Governance Unit at the National ACLU has an opening for a Privacy & Data Governance Internship in New York, NY or remote. The Privacy and Data Governance Unit enables the ACLU to honor individual privacy and choice, protects data in our possession, and strives to become a leader in non-profit data governance... practices. Our objectives are to center individual
GRADUATE/LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
The Privacy & Data Governance Unit at the National ACLU has an opening for a Privacy & Data Governance Internship in New York, NY or remote. The Privacy and Data Governance Unit enables the ACLU to honor individual privacy and choice, protects data in our possession, and strives to become a leader in non-profit data governance... practices. Our objectives are to center individual choice and transparency in our data practices, enable effective communication operations (e.g., advocacy, fundraising, organizing) by ensuring data is accurate and reflects individual choice, and ensure our policies, processes, and practices comply with legal requirements and industry best practices. The Privacy & Data Governance Intern will participate in cutting edge-policy research to safeguard privacy and free speech and promote social justice in the digital world. Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the team assisting in all aspects of privacy and data governance administration including working on various privacy implementation projects, consumer privacy law research, and help author reports and presentations. At times, work may arise that gives interns the opportunity to work across National’s broad program areas and with our affiliate colleagues on AI, consumer privacy, and surveillance and technology issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES Privacy & Data Governance Interns will gain valuable experience by working with the team on a wide variety of issues. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Conducting research on trends in the privacy regulation landscape, including proposed privacy legislation across the US, and leading practices for strengthening data protection practices.
• Prepping for, attending, and contributing to Program Team and Working Group meetings.
• Reviewing ACLU data practices and working with Departments to strengthen those practices.
• Drafting memoranda, reports, and presentations
• Researching best practices for data de-identification, data minimization, and delivering data subject rights
• Researching and drafting materials for staff education
• Legislative bill tracking and analysis
• Other projects as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS The internship is open to students enrolled at U.S. graduate and law schools who will have completed at least one year of postgrad school before the internship commences.
Interns should possess the following:
• Knowledge of data governance principles and practices, including data confidentiality and privacy considerations.
• Understanding of the current privacy regulation landscape in the United States.
• Understanding of data management systems and how they operate (preferred).
• Knowledge of non-profit management and operations (preferred).
• Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders and facilitating consensus-based decisions.
• Experience developing compliance strategies (preferred).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including the ability to compose, edit, and proof correspondence and documents.
• Attention to detail, excellent organizing and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• The initiative to see projects through to completion.
• A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice.
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW• Location: Due to COVID-19 our offices are currently operating in reduced capacities. We plan to launch an internship program that offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. Candidates for this internship who are located in proximity to the NY office may opt to work with us in-person following a hybrid (part in-person and part-remote) schedule.
• Time Commitment: Summer internships require a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week.
• Internship Duration: Full-time internships extend for a 10-week period and begin either May 30 or June 12, 2023.
• Stipend: A stipend is available for those students who do not receive course credit and are lawfully authorized to work. Students who receive outside funding are eligible for a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU’s stipend amount for that term, if applicable. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below is the stipend breakdown by term:
• $18.57/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience and $21.42/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience.
• Priority Application Deadline: March 15, 2023
Application InstructionsIn the cover letter, applicants should describe their interest in privacy and data governance, including any relevant life or work experience gained before or during graduate or law school. Please specify your desired office location (New York or remote) in the cover letter and the term you are applying for.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.
ABOUT THE ACLU The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees. For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process Show more details...
The Privacy & Data Governance Unit at the National ACLU has an opening for a Privacy & Data Governance Internship in New York, NY or remote. The Privacy and Data Governance Unit enables the ACLU to honor individual privacy and choice, protects data in our possession, and strives to become a leader in non-profit data governance... practices. Our objectives are to center individual choice and transparency in our data practices, enable effective communication operations (e.g., advocacy, fundraising, organizing) by ensuring data is accurate and reflects individual choice, and ensure our policies, processes, and practices comply with legal requirements and industry best practices. The Privacy & Data Governance Intern will participate in cutting edge-policy research to safeguard privacy and free speech and promote social justice in the digital world. Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the team assisting in all aspects of privacy and data governance administration including working on various privacy implementation projects, consumer privacy law research, and help author reports and presentations. At times, work may arise that gives interns the opportunity to work across National’s broad program areas and with our affiliate colleagues on AI, consumer privacy, and surveillance and technology issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES Privacy & Data Governance Interns will gain valuable experience by working with the team on a wide variety of issues. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Conducting research on trends in the privacy regulation landscape, including proposed privacy legislation across the US, and leading practices for strengthening data protection practices.
• Prepping for, attending, and contributing to Program Team and Working Group meetings.
• Reviewing ACLU data practices and working with Departments to strengthen those practices.
• Drafting memoranda, reports, and presentations
• Researching best practices for data de-identification, data minimization, and delivering data subject rights
• Researching and drafting materials for staff education
• Legislative bill tracking and analysis
• Other projects as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS The internship is open to students enrolled at U.S. graduate and law schools who will have completed at least one year of postgrad school before the internship commences.
Interns should possess the following:
• Knowledge of data governance principles and practices, including data confidentiality and privacy considerations.
• Understanding of the current privacy regulation landscape in the United States.
• Understanding of data management systems and how they operate (preferred).
• Knowledge of non-profit management and operations (preferred).
• Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders and facilitating consensus-based decisions.
• Experience developing compliance strategies (preferred).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including the ability to compose, edit, and proof correspondence and documents.
• Attention to detail, excellent organizing and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• The initiative to see projects through to completion.
• A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice.
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW• Location: Due to COVID-19 our offices are currently operating in reduced capacities. We plan to launch an internship program that offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. Candidates for this internship who are located in proximity to the NY office may opt to work with us in-person following a hybrid (part in-person and part-remote) schedule.
• Time Commitment: Summer internships require a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week.
• Internship Duration: Full-time internships extend for a 10-week period and begin either May 30 or June 12, 2023.
• Stipend: A stipend is available for those students who do not receive course credit and are lawfully authorized to work. Students who receive outside funding are eligible for a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU’s stipend amount for that term, if applicable. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below is the stipend breakdown by term:
• $18.57/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience and $21.42/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience.
• Priority Application Deadline: March 15, 2023
Application InstructionsIn the cover letter, applicants should describe their interest in privacy and data governance, including any relevant life or work experience gained before or during graduate or law school. Please specify your desired office location (New York or remote) in the cover letter and the term you are applying for.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.
ABOUT THE ACLU The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees. For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process Show more details...
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ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks a full-time position of Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney in the National Security Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY...
The National Security Project fights for people and communities harmed by the government in the name of national security, particularly people of color and other marginalized communities who are disproportionately targeted. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education,
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks a full-time position of Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney in the National Security Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY...
The National Security Project fights for people and communities harmed by the government in the name of national security, particularly people of color and other marginalized communities who are disproportionately targeted. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the Project strives to ensure that people are able to participate fully in civic life and are free from discrimination, unwarranted suspicion and surveillance, unlawful force and detention, and the injustices and stigma that result from these abuses of national security policy. Recognizing the danger of expansive claims of state power, the Project advocates for a robust system of checks and balances, and policies that comply with the Constitution, civil liberties, and human rights.
Reporting to the Project Director, the Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney will be responsible for conducting strategic impact litigation and advocacy to advance rights and challenge harms in the national security context.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Engage in litigation through: legal research; fact development; working with clients and witnesses; drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda; discovery and motion practice; and conducting oral arguments in the trial and appellate courts
• Identify, develop, and lead new litigation, amicus, and other advocacy projects by conducting factual, legal, and strategic analysis, and devising relevant advocacy strategies, theories, and materials
• Policy advocacy to effect change reflecting Project priorities with federal and/or state agencies and Congress, in conjunction with the ACLU’s National Political Advocacy Department and state affiliates
• Advance Project priorities through public education, organizing and participating in coalitions, and developing relationships with partner organizations, other advocates, lawyers, academics, and potential clients
• Develop and maintain relationships with marginalized communities whose civil rights and liberties are harmed by discriminatory or abusive national security policies, and outside organizations advocating for or representing these communities
• Collaborate closely with staff across the organization to advance Project priorities
• Engage in public speaking, including at conferences and with the media
• Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and case and strategy development
In addition to:
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regard to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• A J.D. degree from a U.S. law school is required
• Admission to the New York State Bar is required. If not currently admitted to the New York Bar, admission to the bar of another state and agreement to become admitted to the New York Bar within one year of hire
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage in complex legal analysis and fact investigation in impact litigation and policy advocacy settings
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines while under pressure
• Ability to foster and contribute to a collaborative team environment is essential
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum of five years of legal experience is preferred
• Familiarity with constitutional litigation and statutory matters involving national security, civil liberties, and racial and social justice is preferred; commitment to these issues is essential
• Familiarity with criminal defense and/or immigration law is preferred but not required
• Experience, through personal connection or employment, working with marginalized communities whose civil rights and liberties are harmed by discriminatory or abusive national security policies is preferred
COMPENSATION
The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances):
• 0-2 years since law school graduation: $85,000-$106,182
• 3-5 years since law school graduation: $118,927-$140,309
• 6-10 years since law school graduation: $146,732- $165,531
• 11-15 years since law school graduation: $168,627-$178,198
• 16-20 years since law school graduation: $179,880-$184,512
• 21-25 years since law school graduation: $185,447-$189,246
• 26-30+ years since law school graduation: $190,158- $193,860
These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY. The salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
ABOUT THE ACLU
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process Show more details...
The ACLU seeks a full-time position of Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney in the National Security Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY...
The National Security Project fights for people and communities harmed by the government in the name of national security, particularly people of color and other marginalized communities who are disproportionately targeted. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the Project strives to ensure that people are able to participate fully in civic life and are free from discrimination, unwarranted suspicion and surveillance, unlawful force and detention, and the injustices and stigma that result from these abuses of national security policy. Recognizing the danger of expansive claims of state power, the Project advocates for a robust system of checks and balances, and policies that comply with the Constitution, civil liberties, and human rights.
Reporting to the Project Director, the Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney will be responsible for conducting strategic impact litigation and advocacy to advance rights and challenge harms in the national security context.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Engage in litigation through: legal research; fact development; working with clients and witnesses; drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda; discovery and motion practice; and conducting oral arguments in the trial and appellate courts
• Identify, develop, and lead new litigation, amicus, and other advocacy projects by conducting factual, legal, and strategic analysis, and devising relevant advocacy strategies, theories, and materials
• Policy advocacy to effect change reflecting Project priorities with federal and/or state agencies and Congress, in conjunction with the ACLU’s National Political Advocacy Department and state affiliates
• Advance Project priorities through public education, organizing and participating in coalitions, and developing relationships with partner organizations, other advocates, lawyers, academics, and potential clients
• Develop and maintain relationships with marginalized communities whose civil rights and liberties are harmed by discriminatory or abusive national security policies, and outside organizations advocating for or representing these communities
• Collaborate closely with staff across the organization to advance Project priorities
• Engage in public speaking, including at conferences and with the media
• Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and case and strategy development
In addition to:
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regard to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• A J.D. degree from a U.S. law school is required
• Admission to the New York State Bar is required. If not currently admitted to the New York Bar, admission to the bar of another state and agreement to become admitted to the New York Bar within one year of hire
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage in complex legal analysis and fact investigation in impact litigation and policy advocacy settings
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines while under pressure
• Ability to foster and contribute to a collaborative team environment is essential
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum of five years of legal experience is preferred
• Familiarity with constitutional litigation and statutory matters involving national security, civil liberties, and racial and social justice is preferred; commitment to these issues is essential
• Familiarity with criminal defense and/or immigration law is preferred but not required
• Experience, through personal connection or employment, working with marginalized communities whose civil rights and liberties are harmed by discriminatory or abusive national security policies is preferred
COMPENSATION
The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances):
• 0-2 years since law school graduation: $85,000-$106,182
• 3-5 years since law school graduation: $118,927-$140,309
• 6-10 years since law school graduation: $146,732- $165,531
• 11-15 years since law school graduation: $168,627-$178,198
• 16-20 years since law school graduation: $179,880-$184,512
• 21-25 years since law school graduation: $185,447-$189,246
• 26-30+ years since law school graduation: $190,158- $193,860
These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY. The salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
ABOUT THE ACLU
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process Show more details...
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posted_at: 7 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 67K–71K a year
Energetic, ambitious, proactive cultivation of social justice warriors. The ACLU of Ohio’s Development Department seeks an experienced front-line fundraiser. A go-getter with the skills to connect with everyone from college students to seasoned activists who all want the same thing we do – to stand as the guardians of liberty, democracy, and the U.S. Constitution.
We are expanding our team with... a fearless fundraiser capable of genuinely connecting
Energetic, ambitious, proactive cultivation of social justice warriors. The ACLU of Ohio’s Development Department seeks an experienced front-line fundraiser. A go-getter with the skills to connect with everyone from college students to seasoned activists who all want the same thing we do – to stand as the guardians of liberty, democracy, and the U.S. Constitution.
We are expanding our team with... a fearless fundraiser capable of genuinely connecting comfortably with individuals and foundations. The Senior Development Officer works closely with our Development Director in planning and implementing fundraising strategies, identifying, soliciting, and stewarding the financial gifts that power our ongoing fight to secure, protect, and expand Ohioans’ civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice – with a clear understanding that this is the work that ensures the ACLU of Ohio’s long-term sustainability and growth. This development professional will also mentor, guide, and help grow the skills of our newer front-line fundraisers. This development professional will comfortably and efficiently craft a comprehensive, broad-based, diverse, and inclusive giving program to build and grow an already strong donor base. Our Senior Development Officer will accomplish this by consistently and effortlessly hitting key metrics, including dollars raised and number of meaningful contacts made. Equally as important, the successful candidate will achieve each of these standards while enthusiastically and actively engaging with our community to further the ACLU of Ohio’s mission Show more details...
We are expanding our team with... a fearless fundraiser capable of genuinely connecting comfortably with individuals and foundations. The Senior Development Officer works closely with our Development Director in planning and implementing fundraising strategies, identifying, soliciting, and stewarding the financial gifts that power our ongoing fight to secure, protect, and expand Ohioans’ civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice – with a clear understanding that this is the work that ensures the ACLU of Ohio’s long-term sustainability and growth. This development professional will also mentor, guide, and help grow the skills of our newer front-line fundraisers. This development professional will comfortably and efficiently craft a comprehensive, broad-based, diverse, and inclusive giving program to build and grow an already strong donor base. Our Senior Development Officer will accomplish this by consistently and effortlessly hitting key metrics, including dollars raised and number of meaningful contacts made. Equally as important, the successful candidate will achieve each of these standards while enthusiastically and actively engaging with our community to further the ACLU of Ohio’s mission Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks a full-time position of Associate Director, Campaign Data Services in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National Office in New York, NY...
The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU’s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union. We pursue our mission by building
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks a full-time position of Associate Director, Campaign Data Services in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National Office in New York, NY...
The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU’s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union. We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by engaging donors how they wish to engage, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support.
Reporting to the Director, Development Data & Systems, the Associate Director, Campaign Data Services is responsible for leading the data management and execution of audience selects for donor solicitations and cultivations. Working closely with stakeholders in Analytics, Supporter Marketing, and Digital teams, the Associate Director will establish campaign service levels, develop and manage an in-house team, policies, and procedures to meet established service levels, and lead the effort to migrate campaign services queries and processes from a third party to the ACLU’s data warehouse. A customer-focused mindset, strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of fundraising campaigns, advanced SQL skills, project management experience, and comfort collaborating with diverse teams are essential for success in this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Establish and maintain a service level that fully meets ACLU Development requirements of the cyclical campaign schedule and ad-hoc list pull requests
• Working with the Analytics team, develop and/or migrate standard queries and processes to fulfill cyclical list pulls
• Establish a team that fulfills ad-hoc requests of the Development team with accuracy and in alignment with service level standards
• Manage and mentor team, ensuring skills are in alignment with roles and cultivating team performance and professional growth
• Working with Product, Analytics, and Development stakeholders, develop processes to monitor, identify, escalate, and resolve data hygiene issues
• Write and run ad-hoc advanced SQL queries for campaign services fulfillment needed
In addition to:
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• Prior experience working with direct marketing data
• Advanced skills in SQL
• Project management skills
• Hands-on experience working with donor data and databases, preferably Salesforce
• Understanding of fundraising campaigns (renewals, appeals, reinstatements) and audiences in low and mid dollar fundraising programs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with c3 and c4 fundraising
• Experience working at complex national or international nonprofits
• Experience with Salesforce platforms
COMPENSATION
The annual salary for this position is $143,943 (Level E). This salary is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
ABOUT THE ACLU
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process Show more details...
The ACLU seeks a full-time position of Associate Director, Campaign Data Services in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National Office in New York, NY...
The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU’s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union. We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by engaging donors how they wish to engage, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support.
Reporting to the Director, Development Data & Systems, the Associate Director, Campaign Data Services is responsible for leading the data management and execution of audience selects for donor solicitations and cultivations. Working closely with stakeholders in Analytics, Supporter Marketing, and Digital teams, the Associate Director will establish campaign service levels, develop and manage an in-house team, policies, and procedures to meet established service levels, and lead the effort to migrate campaign services queries and processes from a third party to the ACLU’s data warehouse. A customer-focused mindset, strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of fundraising campaigns, advanced SQL skills, project management experience, and comfort collaborating with diverse teams are essential for success in this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Establish and maintain a service level that fully meets ACLU Development requirements of the cyclical campaign schedule and ad-hoc list pull requests
• Working with the Analytics team, develop and/or migrate standard queries and processes to fulfill cyclical list pulls
• Establish a team that fulfills ad-hoc requests of the Development team with accuracy and in alignment with service level standards
• Manage and mentor team, ensuring skills are in alignment with roles and cultivating team performance and professional growth
• Working with Product, Analytics, and Development stakeholders, develop processes to monitor, identify, escalate, and resolve data hygiene issues
• Write and run ad-hoc advanced SQL queries for campaign services fulfillment needed
In addition to:
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• Prior experience working with direct marketing data
• Advanced skills in SQL
• Project management skills
• Hands-on experience working with donor data and databases, preferably Salesforce
• Understanding of fundraising campaigns (renewals, appeals, reinstatements) and audiences in low and mid dollar fundraising programs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with c3 and c4 fundraising
• Experience working at complex national or international nonprofits
• Experience with Salesforce platforms
COMPENSATION
The annual salary for this position is $143,943 (Level E). This salary is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
ABOUT THE ACLU
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process Show more details...
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posted_at: 7 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
ABOUT THE JOBThe ACLU seeks a full-time position of Associate Director of Affiliate Advocacy Programs in the Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives Department of the ACLU's National office in New York, NY/Remote*.
The Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives Department (ASNI) builds state capacity and power and strengthens the connections between the ACLU and its network of 54 state... affiliates and their 1,500 staff members
ABOUT THE JOBThe ACLU seeks a full-time position of Associate Director of Affiliate Advocacy Programs in the Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives Department of the ACLU's National office in New York, NY/Remote*.
The Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives Department (ASNI) builds state capacity and power and strengthens the connections between the ACLU and its network of 54 state... affiliates and their 1,500 staff members across the country. Their work constitutes an unparalleled bulwark defending and advancing our civil liberties and civil rights. ASNI staff lead efforts to build program, build organizations, and drive resources to key battles across the country, positioning the nationwide organization for future challenges.
The Program and Strategy Team of ASNI works with ACLU affiliates in two interrelated ways. The team builds and cultivates excellence and fosters alignment in communications, legal, and advocacy programs in ACLU affiliates. The team also works with affiliate and national staff to drive and coordinate regional and nationwide multi-state efforts, including the ACLU’s Southern Collective, and the 2024 Presidential Battlegrounds Initiative, to advance civil rights and liberties issues, such as democracy and voting rights, as well as human and civil rights at the Southern border. The team collaborates with other ASNI colleagues, ACLU national office partners, and ACLU affiliate program staff to win major victories, build goal-oriented programs, and support strong and resilient organizations that center equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Program and Strategy, the Associate Director of Affiliate Advocacy Programs will be responsible for two main areas of work. First, the role will help lead and execute at least one priority multi-state initiative together with national and affiliate partners. An early priority for this role will be helping lead the 2024 Presidential Battlegrounds Initiative. Working with a team of ACLU national office partners and ACLU affiliate staff, the Associate Director of Affiliate Advocacy Programs will build strong, strategic, and ambitious state programs to combat threats to voting rights and democracy, and advance pro-democracy policies across presidential battleground states leading up to and during the 2024 election. Second, the role will be a critical member of the team responsible for building thriving, innovative, and impactful advocacy programs in ACLU affiliates, including organizing, issue and electoral campaigning, lobbying, policy development and analysis, and other advocacy strategies. The Associate Director will work closely with colleagues in both national and affiliate offices and work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Note: this position may be approved for remote work from a different U.S. location
RESPONSIBILITIESDrive Multi-State Initiatives (65%)
• Partner with affiliate and national staff on multi-state initiatives to build and execute high-impact integrated advocacy strategies and tactics that draw on the array of tools and capacities within the ACLU, including campaigning, lobbying, litigation, communications, digital strategy, organizing, research, and fundraising; a priority focus for this work will be the 2024 Presidential Battlegrounds Initiative;
• Coach and support affiliate advocacy staff participating in multi-state initiatives on planning, designing and executing strategies to build long term power that are integrated with their electoral and policy goals;
• Assess the needs of affiliates engaged in multi-state initiatives to develop, implement, and measure training programs that enhance the effectiveness of our efforts;
• Help ensure models and best practices in advocacy work generated by affiliate programs are institutionalized in ASNI to build shared resources and help maximize the opportunity for cross-affiliate learning and training;
• Partner with affiliates to design and implement integrated advocacy programs and campaigns
• Represent the interests of affiliate advocacy programs within the national ACLU office, coordinating national resources, technology, tools, and expertise to bolster and grow affiliate advocacy programs;
• Advise ASNI leadership on grants to affiliates from the national office and new programmatic initiatives.
Build Programmatic Excellence (35%)
• Participate in and facilitate on-the-ground or virtual meetings, planning sessions, and trainings for affiliate advocacy programs;
• Advise affiliates on best practices for impactful issue advocacy programs (including campaigning, lobbying, policy research and development, electoral and voter contact strategies, and field organizing), including setting strategic policy and/or political goals and executing the array of tactics and strategies needed to achieve them;
• Ensure advocacy program planning and campaign planning efforts are coordinated within a larger organizational strategic planning framework promoted by the department;
• Partner with the Senior Advisor for Program Training to advance the Future of Organizing program and the Program and Strategy Playbook;
• Support affiliate advocacy leadership learning community cohorts through facilitated working groups, meetings, and resource cultivation;
• Partner with others in the ACLU, such as colleagues in the National Political Advocacy Department, to coordinate and align national-affiliate advocacy collaborations;
• Support innovative practices that will build a diverse leadership bench and talent pipeline in the ACLU;
• Facilitate, coordinate, and ensure team-to-team connectivity within ASNI and with other national departments, help problem solve if affiliate needs are not sufficiently prioritized, and be an ambassador for ASNI with national staff; and
• Regular travel, when safe, is required.
In addition to:
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regard to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS• Experience applying an expansive toolbox of strategies to move decision-makers, voters, and volunteers, including paid and earned media, direct lobbying, field organizing, digital activism, constituent mobilization, policy research, etc;
• Experience designing and leading campaigns, managing advocacy teams, and advancing legislative priorities;
• Experience facilitating in-person and virtual workshops, meetings, and planning sessions;
• Experience working with diverse communities in building movements for social change;
• Track record of mobilizing people into action, and building community and volunteer leadership;
• Experience developing and managing program budgets;
• Ability to take initiative, think creatively, problem solve, work well under pressure, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively under tight deadlines;
• Excellent written and verbal presentation and facilitation skills;
• Excellent track record of working with diverse teams;
• Highly organized with attention to detail;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels;
• Hungry to learn, curious to ask questions, and a desire to engage in exploration individually as well as being part of a team;
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS • At least 5 years' experience managing advocacy programs, including work on organizing, legislative, political, electoral, or issue campaigns;
• Experience with building skill and designing training in advocacy program development;
• Experience with voting rights and democracy programming.
COMPENSATIONThe annual salary for this position is $122,576 (Level F). This salary is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
ABOUT THE ACLUThe ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process Show more details...
The Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives Department (ASNI) builds state capacity and power and strengthens the connections between the ACLU and its network of 54 state... affiliates and their 1,500 staff members across the country. Their work constitutes an unparalleled bulwark defending and advancing our civil liberties and civil rights. ASNI staff lead efforts to build program, build organizations, and drive resources to key battles across the country, positioning the nationwide organization for future challenges.
The Program and Strategy Team of ASNI works with ACLU affiliates in two interrelated ways. The team builds and cultivates excellence and fosters alignment in communications, legal, and advocacy programs in ACLU affiliates. The team also works with affiliate and national staff to drive and coordinate regional and nationwide multi-state efforts, including the ACLU’s Southern Collective, and the 2024 Presidential Battlegrounds Initiative, to advance civil rights and liberties issues, such as democracy and voting rights, as well as human and civil rights at the Southern border. The team collaborates with other ASNI colleagues, ACLU national office partners, and ACLU affiliate program staff to win major victories, build goal-oriented programs, and support strong and resilient organizations that center equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Program and Strategy, the Associate Director of Affiliate Advocacy Programs will be responsible for two main areas of work. First, the role will help lead and execute at least one priority multi-state initiative together with national and affiliate partners. An early priority for this role will be helping lead the 2024 Presidential Battlegrounds Initiative. Working with a team of ACLU national office partners and ACLU affiliate staff, the Associate Director of Affiliate Advocacy Programs will build strong, strategic, and ambitious state programs to combat threats to voting rights and democracy, and advance pro-democracy policies across presidential battleground states leading up to and during the 2024 election. Second, the role will be a critical member of the team responsible for building thriving, innovative, and impactful advocacy programs in ACLU affiliates, including organizing, issue and electoral campaigning, lobbying, policy development and analysis, and other advocacy strategies. The Associate Director will work closely with colleagues in both national and affiliate offices and work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Note: this position may be approved for remote work from a different U.S. location
RESPONSIBILITIESDrive Multi-State Initiatives (65%)
• Partner with affiliate and national staff on multi-state initiatives to build and execute high-impact integrated advocacy strategies and tactics that draw on the array of tools and capacities within the ACLU, including campaigning, lobbying, litigation, communications, digital strategy, organizing, research, and fundraising; a priority focus for this work will be the 2024 Presidential Battlegrounds Initiative;
• Coach and support affiliate advocacy staff participating in multi-state initiatives on planning, designing and executing strategies to build long term power that are integrated with their electoral and policy goals;
• Assess the needs of affiliates engaged in multi-state initiatives to develop, implement, and measure training programs that enhance the effectiveness of our efforts;
• Help ensure models and best practices in advocacy work generated by affiliate programs are institutionalized in ASNI to build shared resources and help maximize the opportunity for cross-affiliate learning and training;
• Partner with affiliates to design and implement integrated advocacy programs and campaigns
• Represent the interests of affiliate advocacy programs within the national ACLU office, coordinating national resources, technology, tools, and expertise to bolster and grow affiliate advocacy programs;
• Advise ASNI leadership on grants to affiliates from the national office and new programmatic initiatives.
Build Programmatic Excellence (35%)
• Participate in and facilitate on-the-ground or virtual meetings, planning sessions, and trainings for affiliate advocacy programs;
• Advise affiliates on best practices for impactful issue advocacy programs (including campaigning, lobbying, policy research and development, electoral and voter contact strategies, and field organizing), including setting strategic policy and/or political goals and executing the array of tactics and strategies needed to achieve them;
• Ensure advocacy program planning and campaign planning efforts are coordinated within a larger organizational strategic planning framework promoted by the department;
• Partner with the Senior Advisor for Program Training to advance the Future of Organizing program and the Program and Strategy Playbook;
• Support affiliate advocacy leadership learning community cohorts through facilitated working groups, meetings, and resource cultivation;
• Partner with others in the ACLU, such as colleagues in the National Political Advocacy Department, to coordinate and align national-affiliate advocacy collaborations;
• Support innovative practices that will build a diverse leadership bench and talent pipeline in the ACLU;
• Facilitate, coordinate, and ensure team-to-team connectivity within ASNI and with other national departments, help problem solve if affiliate needs are not sufficiently prioritized, and be an ambassador for ASNI with national staff; and
• Regular travel, when safe, is required.
In addition to:
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regard to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS• Experience applying an expansive toolbox of strategies to move decision-makers, voters, and volunteers, including paid and earned media, direct lobbying, field organizing, digital activism, constituent mobilization, policy research, etc;
• Experience designing and leading campaigns, managing advocacy teams, and advancing legislative priorities;
• Experience facilitating in-person and virtual workshops, meetings, and planning sessions;
• Experience working with diverse communities in building movements for social change;
• Track record of mobilizing people into action, and building community and volunteer leadership;
• Experience developing and managing program budgets;
• Ability to take initiative, think creatively, problem solve, work well under pressure, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively under tight deadlines;
• Excellent written and verbal presentation and facilitation skills;
• Excellent track record of working with diverse teams;
• Highly organized with attention to detail;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels;
• Hungry to learn, curious to ask questions, and a desire to engage in exploration individually as well as being part of a team;
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS • At least 5 years' experience managing advocacy programs, including work on organizing, legislative, political, electoral, or issue campaigns;
• Experience with building skill and designing training in advocacy program development;
• Experience with voting rights and democracy programming.
COMPENSATIONThe annual salary for this position is $122,576 (Level F). This salary is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
ABOUT THE ACLUThe ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process Show more details...
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posted_at: 20 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
ABOUT THE JOBThe ACLU seeks a full-time position of NPAD Assistant serving the Liberty Division of the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, DC.
The National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD) works to strengthen the efforts of the ACLU at the federal, state, and local levels of government. The department harnesses the political power that comes... from having more than eight million members and
ABOUT THE JOBThe ACLU seeks a full-time position of NPAD Assistant serving the Liberty Division of the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, DC.
The National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD) works to strengthen the efforts of the ACLU at the federal, state, and local levels of government. The department harnesses the political power that comes... from having more than eight million members and supporters, as well as affiliates in every state. Through grassroots organizing, lobbying and policy work, and issue campaigns, the ACLU seeks to achieve change as profound in the legislative, administrative and electoral arenas as it has accomplished through the courts.
Reporting to the Deputy Political Director/Director of the Liberty Division, the NPAD Assistant supports national staff responsible for designing, building, and executing campaigns to advance and defend Reproductive Freedom, LGBTQ equality and trans justice, gender justice, and disability rights at the state and federal levels through legislative and administrative advocacy, candidate and ballot measure electoral campaigns, and organizing.
RESPONSIBILITIES • Handle general administrative duties including scheduling, arranging travel, processing and tracking procurement and invoices, data entry, maintaining filing systems, and ordering supplies
• Handle travel arrangements and calendar for Deputy Political Director and Division leadership
• Provide logistical support for division-wide events, scheduling and arranging meetings, conference calls and webinars; coordinating catering and audio-visual requests; preparing materials and taking minutes
• Process and track travel expenses
• Draft correspondence and other materials as requested; respond to written and verbal inquiries, as directed
• Prepare, proofread, and edit documents
• Provide administrative support for the managers’ review of applications for intern positions
• Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
In addition to:
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Demonstrate a commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS • Highly organized with excellent time management skills; detail oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, often under strict deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence to navigate a large department and complex organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Sharepoint)
COMPENSATIONThe annual salary for this position is $69,723 (Level K). This salary is reflective of a position based in Washington, DC. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
ABOUT THE ACLUThe ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
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The National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD) works to strengthen the efforts of the ACLU at the federal, state, and local levels of government. The department harnesses the political power that comes... from having more than eight million members and supporters, as well as affiliates in every state. Through grassroots organizing, lobbying and policy work, and issue campaigns, the ACLU seeks to achieve change as profound in the legislative, administrative and electoral arenas as it has accomplished through the courts.
Reporting to the Deputy Political Director/Director of the Liberty Division, the NPAD Assistant supports national staff responsible for designing, building, and executing campaigns to advance and defend Reproductive Freedom, LGBTQ equality and trans justice, gender justice, and disability rights at the state and federal levels through legislative and administrative advocacy, candidate and ballot measure electoral campaigns, and organizing.
RESPONSIBILITIES • Handle general administrative duties including scheduling, arranging travel, processing and tracking procurement and invoices, data entry, maintaining filing systems, and ordering supplies
• Handle travel arrangements and calendar for Deputy Political Director and Division leadership
• Provide logistical support for division-wide events, scheduling and arranging meetings, conference calls and webinars; coordinating catering and audio-visual requests; preparing materials and taking minutes
• Process and track travel expenses
• Draft correspondence and other materials as requested; respond to written and verbal inquiries, as directed
• Prepare, proofread, and edit documents
• Provide administrative support for the managers’ review of applications for intern positions
• Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
In addition to:
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Demonstrate a commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS • Highly organized with excellent time management skills; detail oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, often under strict deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence to navigate a large department and complex organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Sharepoint)
COMPENSATIONThe annual salary for this position is $69,723 (Level K). This salary is reflective of a position based in Washington, DC. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
ABOUT THE ACLUThe ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
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ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks a full-time Associate Producer in the Digital Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY...
An experimental, nimble and growing team, the Digital Department is responsible for online engagement of the rapidly growing community of ACLU supporters and the central role that community plays in the organization’s long-term work and sustainability. The digital department works closely with national leadership
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks a full-time Associate Producer in the Digital Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY...
An experimental, nimble and growing team, the Digital Department is responsible for online engagement of the rapidly growing community of ACLU supporters and the central role that community plays in the organization’s long-term work and sustainability. The digital department works closely with national leadership as well as the ACLU’s 54 affiliates.
Reporting to the Senior Executive Producer, the Associate Producer will be responsible for helping produce the ACLU podcast, At Liberty, including elevating its production value while producing consistent and timely episodes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assisting in the production of a weekly, interview and narrative-based show on cutting-edge issues in civil rights and civil liberties
• Working with the communications team, the social team, lawyers and policy strategists across the organization to book, schedule, prepare, and package timely episodes
• Produce a research brief and prep interview questions for the host for weekly episodes
• Develop new ways to expand At Liberty’s presence on key digital platforms
• Write and edit scripts for each episode working with the Host/Executive Producer, and the editors
In addition to:
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated experience preparing research and interview questions for stories
• Demonstrated experience with producing either audio or video, including researching, booking, and, basic editing, and scripting
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships and partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with digital engagement including defining, targeting, and growing an audience and experience working with social media professionals
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to strict deadlines
• An understanding of the digital media landscape
• Attention to detail, accuracy, ethics, and brand values
• Ability to move seamlessly between teams, departments, and projects in order to answer to multiple goals and objectives at the same time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 2-3 years working in journalism
• Audio and video editing experience
• Research experience
• Experience translating political content into accessible, compelling, and creative stories
• Experience writing for audio
COMPENSATION
The annual salary for this position is $85,466 (Level I). This salary is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
ABOUT THE ACLU
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Show more details...
The ACLU seeks a full-time Associate Producer in the Digital Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY...
An experimental, nimble and growing team, the Digital Department is responsible for online engagement of the rapidly growing community of ACLU supporters and the central role that community plays in the organization’s long-term work and sustainability. The digital department works closely with national leadership as well as the ACLU’s 54 affiliates.
Reporting to the Senior Executive Producer, the Associate Producer will be responsible for helping produce the ACLU podcast, At Liberty, including elevating its production value while producing consistent and timely episodes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assisting in the production of a weekly, interview and narrative-based show on cutting-edge issues in civil rights and civil liberties
• Working with the communications team, the social team, lawyers and policy strategists across the organization to book, schedule, prepare, and package timely episodes
• Produce a research brief and prep interview questions for the host for weekly episodes
• Develop new ways to expand At Liberty’s presence on key digital platforms
• Write and edit scripts for each episode working with the Host/Executive Producer, and the editors
In addition to:
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated experience preparing research and interview questions for stories
• Demonstrated experience with producing either audio or video, including researching, booking, and, basic editing, and scripting
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships and partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with digital engagement including defining, targeting, and growing an audience and experience working with social media professionals
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to strict deadlines
• An understanding of the digital media landscape
• Attention to detail, accuracy, ethics, and brand values
• Ability to move seamlessly between teams, departments, and projects in order to answer to multiple goals and objectives at the same time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 2-3 years working in journalism
• Audio and video editing experience
• Research experience
• Experience translating political content into accessible, compelling, and creative stories
• Experience writing for audio
COMPENSATION
The annual salary for this position is $85,466 (Level I). This salary is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
ABOUT THE ACLU
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
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posted_at: 22 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 85,000–193,860 a yearwork_from_home: 1
Title: Staff Attorney
Office: National Offices...
Location: New York, New York, United States
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney for its newly launched Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative. The Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative is a first-of-its-kind program of the ACLU to confront the criminalization of abortion care in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, including
Title: Staff Attorney
Office: National Offices...
Location: New York, New York, United States
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney for its newly launched Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative. The Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative is a first-of-its-kind program of the ACLU to confront the criminalization of abortion care in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, including the criminalization of health care providers, patients, abortion funds and others who assist people obtaining clinical care. This position is two years with a possibility of renewal with secured funding and will be housed in the Legal Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY/ Remote*.
The Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative will be situated between the ACLU’s Trone Center for Justice & Equality – which encompasses the ACLU’s legal work on criminal law reform, with a mission to eradicate mass incarceration, over-criminalization, and structural racism – and the Reproductive Freedom Project – which encompasses the ACLU’s legal work on reproductive freedom, with a focus on securing access to abortion without stigma or political interference, regardless of where we live, our income, race, age, gender identity, disability, or immigration status or whom we love.
Reporting to the Director of the Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative, the Staff Attorney will work with the other members of the team in creating and running a system to ensure that those who are prosecuted for providing or assisting with abortion care, as well as patients have access to high-quality criminal defense representation. Review of applications for this position will begin early January 2023.
• Note: this position may be approved for remote work from a different U.S. location
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Track prosecutions of abortion providers, patients, and abortion funds and others who assist patients in getting abortion care to identify trends, legal developments, needs for research and model papers, and opportunities for ACLU involvement
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a stable of criminal defense lawyers to provide direct representation to abortion providers, supporters, and patients
• Provide research and writing support and technical assistance for lawyers providing direct criminal representation, including research addressing novel questions of constitutional and statutory law
• Assist in developing trainings for the stable of attorneys who have agreed to provide criminal defense representation
• Assist with amicus work and amicus briefing strategies in cases presenting cutting-edge legal issues, such as extraterritorial jurisdiction, right to travel, and accessory liability
• Assist in evaluating opportunities for affirmative litigation
• Engage and coordinate with ACLU affiliates as to cases in their jurisdictions
• Provide technical assistance and legal advice to ACLU affiliates, cooperating attorneys, and others who seek assistance from the Initiative
• Travel as required
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• J.D. degree and at least two years of criminal law experience preferred
• Excellent people management and organizational skills
• Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to write and to speak clearly and persuasively
• Ability to engage in complex legal analysis and fact finding
• Ability to work with a wide range of people and foster a team environment
• Commitment to or interest in criminal defense and access to abortion
• Willingness to travel
COMPENSATION
The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances):
• 0-2 years since law school graduation: $85,000-$106,182
• 3-5 years since law school graduation: $118,927-$140,309
• 6-10 years since law school graduation: $146,732- $165,531
• 11-15 years since law school graduation: $168,627-$178,198
• 16-20 years since law school graduation: $179,880-$184,512
• 21-25 years since law school graduation: $185,447-$189,246
• 26-30+ years since law school graduation: $190,158- $193,860
These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY. The salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
ABOUT THE ACLU
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process Show more details...
Office: National Offices...
Location: New York, New York, United States
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney for its newly launched Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative. The Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative is a first-of-its-kind program of the ACLU to confront the criminalization of abortion care in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, including the criminalization of health care providers, patients, abortion funds and others who assist people obtaining clinical care. This position is two years with a possibility of renewal with secured funding and will be housed in the Legal Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY/ Remote*.
The Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative will be situated between the ACLU’s Trone Center for Justice & Equality – which encompasses the ACLU’s legal work on criminal law reform, with a mission to eradicate mass incarceration, over-criminalization, and structural racism – and the Reproductive Freedom Project – which encompasses the ACLU’s legal work on reproductive freedom, with a focus on securing access to abortion without stigma or political interference, regardless of where we live, our income, race, age, gender identity, disability, or immigration status or whom we love.
Reporting to the Director of the Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative, the Staff Attorney will work with the other members of the team in creating and running a system to ensure that those who are prosecuted for providing or assisting with abortion care, as well as patients have access to high-quality criminal defense representation. Review of applications for this position will begin early January 2023.
• Note: this position may be approved for remote work from a different U.S. location
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Track prosecutions of abortion providers, patients, and abortion funds and others who assist patients in getting abortion care to identify trends, legal developments, needs for research and model papers, and opportunities for ACLU involvement
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a stable of criminal defense lawyers to provide direct representation to abortion providers, supporters, and patients
• Provide research and writing support and technical assistance for lawyers providing direct criminal representation, including research addressing novel questions of constitutional and statutory law
• Assist in developing trainings for the stable of attorneys who have agreed to provide criminal defense representation
• Assist with amicus work and amicus briefing strategies in cases presenting cutting-edge legal issues, such as extraterritorial jurisdiction, right to travel, and accessory liability
• Assist in evaluating opportunities for affirmative litigation
• Engage and coordinate with ACLU affiliates as to cases in their jurisdictions
• Provide technical assistance and legal advice to ACLU affiliates, cooperating attorneys, and others who seek assistance from the Initiative
• Travel as required
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• J.D. degree and at least two years of criminal law experience preferred
• Excellent people management and organizational skills
• Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to write and to speak clearly and persuasively
• Ability to engage in complex legal analysis and fact finding
• Ability to work with a wide range of people and foster a team environment
• Commitment to or interest in criminal defense and access to abortion
• Willingness to travel
COMPENSATION
The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances):
• 0-2 years since law school graduation: $85,000-$106,182
• 3-5 years since law school graduation: $118,927-$140,309
• 6-10 years since law school graduation: $146,732- $165,531
• 11-15 years since law school graduation: $168,627-$178,198
• 16-20 years since law school graduation: $179,880-$184,512
• 21-25 years since law school graduation: $185,447-$189,246
• 26-30+ years since law school graduation: $190,158- $193,860
These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY. The salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
ABOUT THE ACLU
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process Show more details...
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GRADUATE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION...
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (EDIB) Team of the National ACLU Executive Department has an opening for a graduate intern in New York, NY (Remote).
The intern is a critical part of our EDIB work and acts as an integral part of our team. They are present in all staff meetings, have designated special projects, and lead discrete work.
The intern will gain valuable experience
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION...
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (EDIB) Team of the National ACLU Executive Department has an opening for a graduate intern in New York, NY (Remote).
The intern is a critical part of our EDIB work and acts as an integral part of our team. They are present in all staff meetings, have designated special projects, and lead discrete work.
The intern will gain valuable experience by working with the team on a wide variety of issues. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Increase awareness of the restorative inclusion program among staff by presenting workshops on conflict resolution, restorative practices and other topics as requested
• Facilitate restorative community building circles
• Administer restorative inclusion program assessment, create a report of findings, and make program recommendations
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Demonstrate a commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
The intern should be a masters, or graduate student with experience applying EDIB principles in the private sector, public sector, or non-profits. Interns should possess the following:
• A Bachelor's degree and/or advanced degree in a related field is preferred. However, education does not take the place of robust/relevant work experience.
• An effective listener with high emotional intelligence and a highly collaborative style.
• Strong team building and management skills.
• Ability to deliver presentations to staff on topics such as trauma informed practice and restorative practices.
• Experience facilitating community building circles and response to harm conferences.
• Experience using bench-marking and data metrics to drive organizational change and accountability.
• Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills, the ability to build trusting, productive relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated passion for EDIB work; deep knowledge, research, and best practices for organizations on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Openness to a multi-faceted range of viewpoints; ability to engage with tough questions in a thoughtful and respectful manner and with a trauma-informed approach.
• A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social and racial justice.
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
• Valid work authorization for those seeking a stipend from the ACLU
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
• Location: Due to COVID-19 our offices are currently operating in reduced capacities. We plan to launch an internship program that offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. Candidates for this internship who are located in proximity to the NY office may opt to work with us in-person following a hybrid (part in-person and part-remote) schedule.
• Time Commitment: Summer internships require a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week.
• Internship Duration: Full-time internships extend for a 10-week period and begin either May 30 or June 12, 2023.
• Stipend: A stipend is available for those students who do not receive course credit and are lawfully authorized to work. Students who receive outside funding are eligible for a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU's stipend amount for that term, if applicable. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below is the stipend breakdown by term:
• $18.57/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience and $21.42/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience.
Priority Application Deadline: March 13, 2023
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled, but priority review will be given to applications submitted on or before March 13, 2023.
ABOUT THE ACLU
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees. For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it's ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we're in the courts or in the office, we believe 'We the People' means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Show more details...
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION...
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (EDIB) Team of the National ACLU Executive Department has an opening for a graduate intern in New York, NY (Remote).
The intern is a critical part of our EDIB work and acts as an integral part of our team. They are present in all staff meetings, have designated special projects, and lead discrete work.
The intern will gain valuable experience by working with the team on a wide variety of issues. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Increase awareness of the restorative inclusion program among staff by presenting workshops on conflict resolution, restorative practices and other topics as requested
• Facilitate restorative community building circles
• Administer restorative inclusion program assessment, create a report of findings, and make program recommendations
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Demonstrate a commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
The intern should be a masters, or graduate student with experience applying EDIB principles in the private sector, public sector, or non-profits. Interns should possess the following:
• A Bachelor's degree and/or advanced degree in a related field is preferred. However, education does not take the place of robust/relevant work experience.
• An effective listener with high emotional intelligence and a highly collaborative style.
• Strong team building and management skills.
• Ability to deliver presentations to staff on topics such as trauma informed practice and restorative practices.
• Experience facilitating community building circles and response to harm conferences.
• Experience using bench-marking and data metrics to drive organizational change and accountability.
• Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills, the ability to build trusting, productive relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated passion for EDIB work; deep knowledge, research, and best practices for organizations on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Openness to a multi-faceted range of viewpoints; ability to engage with tough questions in a thoughtful and respectful manner and with a trauma-informed approach.
• A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social and racial justice.
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
• Valid work authorization for those seeking a stipend from the ACLU
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
• Location: Due to COVID-19 our offices are currently operating in reduced capacities. We plan to launch an internship program that offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. Candidates for this internship who are located in proximity to the NY office may opt to work with us in-person following a hybrid (part in-person and part-remote) schedule.
• Time Commitment: Summer internships require a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week.
• Internship Duration: Full-time internships extend for a 10-week period and begin either May 30 or June 12, 2023.
• Stipend: A stipend is available for those students who do not receive course credit and are lawfully authorized to work. Students who receive outside funding are eligible for a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU's stipend amount for that term, if applicable. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below is the stipend breakdown by term:
• $18.57/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience and $21.42/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience.
Priority Application Deadline: March 13, 2023
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled, but priority review will be given to applications submitted on or before March 13, 2023.
ABOUT THE ACLU
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees. For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it's ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we're in the courts or in the office, we believe 'We the People' means all of us.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Show more details...
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